Shivam Dube Removes Tim David For 74 In 3rd T20I Against Australia
Shivam Dube delivered a key performance in the third T20I between India and Australia, taking a crucial wicket with confidence and flair.
Turning Point of the Match
The pivotal moment came in Hobart on Sunday, November 2, when Dube dismissed Tim David after an explosive innings. David had scored 74 runs off 38 balls, with a strike rate of 194.74 that included eight fours and five sixes.
How the Wicket Fell
On the final delivery of the 13th over, after being hit for two sixes earlier, Dube bowled a fuller ball on the middle stump. David attempted to hit straight down the ground but misjudged the shot, sending it flat towards long-off.
Tilak Varma judged the trajectory perfectly and held a clean catch just inside the boundary, keeping his balance without crossing the ropes.
Dube celebrated with an emphatic double fist pump, marking the wicket as a turning point in the innings.
Australia’s Batting Highlights
- Marcus Stoinis played a composed knock of 64 off 39 balls, hitting eight fours and two sixes.
- Matthew Short provided late momentum with an unbeaten 26 from 15 deliveries.
- Australia posted a total of 186/6 after 20 overs.
In contrast, the top order struggled — Travis Head (6 off 4), captain Mitchell Marsh (11 off 14), Josh Inglis (1), and Mitchell Owen (0) all failed to build on their starts.
Match Summary
Australia’s innings combined bursts of dominance and collapses, with the dismissal of David marking a shift in momentum. Dube’s breakthrough under pressure showcased India’s resilience in the field.
Author's Summary: In Hobart, Shivam Dube’s vital breakthrough against Tim David highlighted India’s fighting spirit as they restricted Australia despite early onslaughts by David and Stoinis.